Icy Hot Pucks?

Problem Scenario

I chose this project because when I play hockey on the pond I would like to know how far my puck will slide under certain temperatures for a better experience.

Broad Question

Does temperature affect how far an object will slide?

Specific Question

Does temperature of a puck affect the distance a hockey puck can be hit?

Hypothesis

It is Hypothesized the puck that is coldest will travel the longest distance.

Graph of Hypothesis

Variables

Independent Variable:

Temperature of Puck

Dependent Variable:

Distance of Puck

Variables That Need To Be Controlled:

Force Applied
Size of Puck
Brand of Hockey Puck
Snow on the Ice

Vocabulary List That Needs Explanation

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General Plan

For my project, I will be keeping 6 pucks at different temperatures. 2 at 0 degrees C, 2 at 20 degrees C (room temperature), and 2 at 100 degrees C. I will then make a machine so the added force given to the puck will be the same every time by using a hockey with a spring attached to it and then i will measure the distance the puck traveled in meters (m).

Potential Problems And Solutions

Temperature outside: I can solve this problem if it is too hot or cold outside by doing my project at the Ham Arena.

Safety Or Environmental Concerns

there are none.

Experimental Design

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What is your experimental unit?

My experimental unit is 1 Hockey puck.

Number Of Trials:

I will repeat this experiment 2 times.

Number Of Subjects In Each trial:

There are 3 subjects in both trials. Hot pucks, Cold pucks and pucks at room temperature.

Number of Observations:

I will take two measurements of each subject each trial.

When data will be collected

The data will collected on February 13, 2013.

Where will data be collected?:

The data will be collected on Iona lake, But if the temperature is too high or low, or if the wind is too strong the experiment will be moved to the Ham Arena.

Resources and Budget Table

Item	Number needed	Where I will get this	Cost
Bag Of Pucks	6	Ham Arena	$6.00

Detailed Procedure

First I will make a machine that has the ability to hit puck with the same amount of force every time reset. There will be 6 pucks at different temperatures. 2 at 0 degrees C, 2 at 20 degrees C (room temperature), and 2 at 100 degrees C. I will then make a machine so the added force given to the puck will be the same every time by using a hockey with a spring attached to it and then I will measure the distance the puck traveled in meters (m).

Diagram

Photo List

Time Line

February 1= General plan done
February 5= Budget list finished and bought everything needed
February 14--15= Pucks at certain temperatures
February 15= Finish Experiment
February 23= Poster finished
March 29= KMS Science fair
May 2= Revise project and poster
May 9= Regional Science fair

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Data Table

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Data Analysis

All Raw Data

Graphs

Photos

Results

Conclusion

Discussion

Benefit to Community and/or Science

Background Research

At hockey games the pucks are kept in a bucket of ice so they wont stick to the ice and will slide without getting stuck when someone has the puck.
There are several variations on the standard black, 6 oz (170 g) hockey puck. One of the most common is a blue, 4 oz (113 g) puck that is used for training younger players who are not yet able to use a standard puck. Heavier 10 oz (283 g) training pucks, typically reddish pink or reddish orange in color, are also available for players looking to develop the strength of their shots or improve their stick handling skills. Players looking to increase wrist strength often practice with steel pucks that weigh 2 lb (900 g); these pucks are not used for shooting, as they could seriously harm other players. A hollow, light-weight fluorescent orange puck is available for road or floor hockey. Other variants, some with plastic ball bearings or glides, are available for use for road or roller hockey.

References

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